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From Fear To Courage To Perseverance

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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Falling deeper in love with Jesus (from knowledge about him, to conviction that he lives, to identification with his suffering) moves us from fear to courage to perseverance.

This passage in Acts 5 describes the third time that the apostles risked arrest because of their association with Jesus. The first time that the apostles stood and faced arrest, they didn’t… That is, they didn’t stand, they turned and ran. And they didn’t face their opponents, they scattered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Ready, Jesus Is Coming Again!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 20, 2005

based on 144 ratings

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The Bible tells us that the coming of Christ is imminent, which means that it could happen at any moment. So Paul teaches Christian to be ready and must expect at any moment that Jesus will soon return to the earth.

BE READY, JESUS IS COMING AGAIN! Acts 1:9-11 “They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. ‘Men of Galilee,’ they said, ‘why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Driven Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 21, 2005

based on 66 ratings

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What really drives us? Should it be a purpose of the Spirit? Does it only last 40 days?

The Spirit Driven Life A lot of folks have been on the Purpose-Driven train and Dr. Warren has sold a bunch of books. Nothing I read was very new or different. I had heard most of what he was saying preached by others. I have even preached a lot of it myself. It sells because of the way it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Tradeoff

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 22, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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It can be discouraging when we compare the raw faith and power of th first century church with what the church has become. Have we traded power for "silver and gold"?

Passage: Acts 3:1-10 Intro: We look at a passage like this and sigh.. 1. great that Jesus healed people, great that the apostles did. 2. we’ve concluded the day of miracles is over, that God no longer works this way. Il) a Pope once said as he showed a visitor the splendor of his palace, “We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Simón Pedro: Un Líder Poco Probable "Confianza Para Comunicar” – Parte 2 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Nov 23, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 3,272 views

Simón Pedro era un pescador y no tenía ningún tipo de entrenamiento previo en oratoria, mas sin embargo el tubo la confianza para comunicar y articular su fe, su relación con Cristo.

Simón Pedro: Un Líder Poco Probable “Confianza Para Comunicar” – Parte 2 ¿Que harías o que pasaría si un compañero de trabajo viniera a ti con problemas matrimoniales? ¿Qué si tu amigo te empieza hacer preguntas acerca de la vida y la muerte? ¿Qué si durante un día de reunión de familia, uno de ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Draw More Power From Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 24, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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We sing the song, "Finding more power than I ever dreamed. I’m learning to lean on Jesus." Yet, many of us are not fully appropriating the power of His resurrection in our lives. Here are ten steps to living more in the light of His resurrection power, pu

Draw More Power From Christ’s Resurrection Acts 2:22-2:36 Christ’s resurrection gives us the assurance that all things done in the name of Jesus and for His purposes, will be victorious. Even though many Christians realize this truth they still live in with self-doubts. Many people wonder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Idea Of Community Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

based on 1 rating

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Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

Recap a few ideas: Acts is written for a person named Theophilus - what does that mean? What did Jesus tell His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for? The Holy Spirit is going to make us WITNESSES Where will we witness - first at home (Jerusalem - Home) Then nearby (Judea - Lake County) Cross ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Problems Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. then they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints. Every night the maintenance man would remove them and the next day the girls would put them back. Several memos were posted about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Problem Solving In The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

based on 1 rating

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how did the church manage conflict

No plans for Valentine’s Day? No problem! Stay home and watch television. Besides, you can learn a lot about love from the shows you watch. Here are some of top TV love quotes: Law & Order’s Detective Lennie Briscoe "Love -- a dangerous disease instantly cured by marriage." "All human beings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Follow Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

based on 3 ratings

| 2,189 views

God uses Philip to reach into new territory

New testament evangelists were not the sAC 8:26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road-- the desert road --that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." 27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Purpose? Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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The second sermon in a series on the power of the Holy Spirit and what His purpose is today in the lives of believers.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 2 “WHAT’S THE PURPOSE?” Introduction: Last Sunday, I spoke on, “Where It All Began”. We talked about where and when the New Testament Church actually began. I hope we can all agree that according to Scripture, that The New Testament Church began on Resurrection Sunday, when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simón Pedro: Un Líder Poco Probable "Compasión Para El Quebrantado” – Parte Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Nov 28, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 4,686 views

Es mas hoy vamos a mirar el libro de Hechos 3, y vamos a descubrir un encuentro que Pedro y Juan tuvieron con un mendigo. Y el día de hoy deseo que aprendamos 4 lecciones de este encuentro.

Simón Pedro: Un Líder Poco Probable “Compasión Para El Quebrantado” – Parte 3 Liderazgo y compasión usualmente no se mencionan en la misma frase. Los lideres son conocidos por ser duros, gente que se para encima de cualquiera que se les ponga en frente con tal de alcázar su objetivo. Los lideres ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Priorities Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 29, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 4,369 views

Acts 1 - Jesus tells us the priority of sharing the gospel

1. I will eat more chocolate. Sorry, Dr. Atkins, It’s un-American to go on a diet that forbids M&M’s. 2. I will see more children’s movies, even though I don’t have kids at home anymore. Kids films rock! 3. I will not vote for another President for four years or refer to states by color. 4. I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Leave The Poor Man At The Gate

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 29, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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The ultimate measure of our love for God is a derivitive of our compasion for others.

The time was about 3:pm.;Peter and John went to the temple to pray. No mention of the man’s name or his family. But much is said about his condtion and his daily plea for human sympathy. This certain man was lame from birth. Everywhere he went he was carried by some descent folk of his day. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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